# SDR 96ZZZX3869

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 17, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N36319
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 347870318
- Engine: Cont TSIO360EB
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Eng Nr 5 Cyl
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3869

## Discrepancy

THE INSPECTION FOUND CRANKCASE HAS A SMALL .3750 INCH CRACK NEXT TO THE UPPER BOLT JUST FORWARD OF CYLINDER NR 5.  THIS IS CONSIDERED A NON-CRITICAL AREA PER SB M90-17.

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